How Many People Are Named Wiliam?
Complete statistics for the name Wiliam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wiliam, a very rare male name, is held by just 926 people in the US today, making up 1 in 356,523 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1982 with 28 births, but it's now slowly declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 1,243 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wiliam Through the Generations
Wiliam has seen its share of ups and downs through the generations. Born in 1982, it peaked with 28 births, but since then, its popularity has been on a slow decline. Today, there are 926 people named Wiliam in the United States, with the majority being over 52 years old. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 26% under 30, 39% aged 30-60, and 35% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wiliam's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wiliam
How Many People Have the Name Wiliam?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 926 people in the United States currently share the name Wiliam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,523 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wiliam a Common or Rare Name?
Wiliam is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wiliam Mean?
Wiliam means "creative variant of William" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wiliam in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wiliam Most Popular?
The name Wiliam reached peak popularity in 1982, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wiliam?
Approximately 926 people named Wiliam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,243. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,523 Americans.
Is Wiliam a rare name?
Wiliam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,523 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wiliam mean?
Wiliam means "creative variant of William" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wiliam more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wiliam are male and 0% are female.
When was Wiliam most popular?
Wiliam peaked in 1982 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.